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Closing the Gates Celebration

Event: Celebrate the end of an era and the start of a bold new chapter at Hickory Museum of Art! Join us on Sunday, August 31 at 4 PM as we close our doors one last time before beginning our museum-wide renovation — all three floors. Mayor Hank Guess will be joined by a very special guest to help mark […]

L.A.T E. Night Thursday: Sight + Sound Series

Event: The HMA Sight + Sound Series will feature high-quality films from modern, popular music talent. Big screen, big sound-audiophiles will cherish these one-night-only viewings as a chance to take in the vibes of some of their favorite artists on the big screen. Movies will be shown in the Drendel Auditorium. Contact HMA at 828-327-8576, ext 201 for more information […]

L.A.T E. Night Thursday: Monthly Journaling Club

Event: Join fellow journaling enthusiasts for open studio-type journaling. Gather your friends, bring your journal, and fill it with sketches, collages, inspiration, paintings, and much more. The club gathers on the first Thursday of each month from 5-7 PM in the education wing. Prompts will be given to start your own creative process. Materials will be provided.    About: Hickory […]

Summer Art Camp Exhibition

Event: Celebrate the creativity and imagination of our 2025 Summer Art Camp students! This special exhibition showcases artwork created by young artists ages 4–17 during their time at HMA. From painting and sculpture to mixed media and more, each piece reflects the skills learned, friendships formed, and fun had throughout a summer filled with art-making. Join us in honoring these […]

L.A.T.E. Night Thursday: Altered Board Book

Event: In this fun and creative new class, you’ll transform a recycled hardbound board book into your own unique story through collage. Using magazines, images, and a variety of mixed media materials, you’ll craft a one-of-a-kind book that reflects your imagination and voice.   About: Hickory Museum of Art was founded in 1944 to collect, foster, and preserve American art. […]

ASL Storytime

About:   We are partnering with NCDHHS Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for a special ASL Storytime! Please join us for a storytime and activities July 26th from 2-4.

Lunch and Learn BBQ

About:   With 70 years combined experience Dr. Mitchell Kershner ND and Gina Stano CPT will be presenting what a health and wellness lifestyle looks and feels like with a unique BBQ tasting experience.

Unveiling Your Family’s Past With Unexpected Records

Event: Genealogy researchers often create their own research obstacles by limiting themselves to traditional vital records and census documents. To break through persistent research challenges, successful genealogists learn to expand their investigative approach by examining overlooked record collections and community-specific documentation that may hold the key to their ancestor’s story. This presentation will introduce participants to unconventional genealogical resources, provide […]

Lunch and Learn on Indigenous History in Western NC

Event: Fort Defiance is hosting a Lunch and Learn centered around Indigenous history in Western North Carolina. Bring a packed lunch and a chair and join us to learn more about interactions between early settlers, the Cherokee, and more history centered around Indigenous peoples in the region! We are lucky enough to be joined by two guest speakers to share […]